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Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik says Part 2 will have 50 times more action, mystery and manipulation

Actor Naveen Kaushik, who played Donga in Dhurandhar, teased what audiences can expect from Part 2 of the spy thriller. It will release next year in March.

Published on: Dec 23, 2025, 12:06:19 IST
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Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has become the toast of the nation since its release in theatres on December 5. The spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar has broken box office records and emerged as the number 1 film of 2025. Now, in an interview with Just Too Filmy, actor Naveen Kaushik has spilled the beans on what fans can expect from the film's second part, which will release next year in March. Naveen played Donga in the film. (Also read: Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 18: Ranveer Singh film beats Kantara Chapter 1; is #1 Indian film of 2025)

What can fans expect from Dhurandhar Part 2?

Ranveer Singh plays Hamza in the spy action thriller Dhurandhar.
Ranveer Singh plays Hamza in the spy action thriller Dhurandhar.

During the chat, Naveen said that he cannot give away any spoilers from Part 2 but he can say, “Aapne Part 1 mein jo dekha hain na… the action, the mystery, the manipulation is going to be ramped up by 50! Because I have seen it being done! It is 50 times what is in this one. Shoot sab ho chuka hain. I am not in part 2 but I know what happens.”

Dhurandhar has surpassed the lifetime collection of Stree 2 ( 857 crore) and, more importantly, Kantara Chapter One ( 852 crore). It is now the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, having overcome the 807 crore haul of Chhaava on Sunday.

Dhurandhar stars Ranveer as Hamza, an Indian operative infiltrating the gang and terror networks of Karachi. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan in key roles. Part 2 will release on March 19, 2026.

 
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